Plantain Lily

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm

Description

Plants reach 32" in height and 70" in width. Leaves are 16" long and 12" wide, deep blue-green aging to dark green by mid-summer with a thick bloom on both upper and lower surfaces, the blade broadly oblong-ovate with a long distinct tip, moderately wavy margins, slight corrugation, and thick substance with 16 vein pairs. Flowers are near-white with a pale lavender midrib, 2 1/2" long, held in very dense clusters well above the foliage on 36"-44" tall scapes in July. One of the finest large, blue-leaved hostas. Similar types include 'Snowden'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

notable texture, leaf color